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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.94, 4.38 and 2.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.94, 4.38 and 2.60 is: 3.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 4.38 = 2.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/4.38 = 2.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 4.38 × 2.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 11.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.39/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.87

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